How many syllables in residency?

There are 4 syllables in the word residency.

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Definition of residency:

residency (noun):: a usually official place of residence; the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship).

Synonyms for residency:

residence habitation occupation office situation abidance post position place possession

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Antonyms for residency:

hobby yielding entertainment surrender fun pastime

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